pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
pillow with a box-shaped wooden base
preserved food boiled in soy
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
early on; earlier on; from early
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season; renovation; facelift; redesign
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
to withstand; to be able to endure
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
(how) many times; (how) often
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
competent; suitable; qualified
to be found; to be discovered
student (esp. a university student)
new; unused; new; obvious; natural
disorder; confusion; chaos
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
re-coating (e.g. repainting, respraying, etc.)
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
public holiday; celebration (of)
being settled; coming to a conclusion
to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)